Going to college is a big step– Clark State staff and faculty are always here to help. Whether you are just starting college, coming back to school or still in high school, Clark State offers an affordable education that will help you achieve your goals.

125 degrees and certificates. Whichever path you chose, one thing's for sure: you'll come out of Clark State with brighter prospects and greater pride than you came in with. Flexible class schedules – day, evening, weekend and online – will make it easy for you to fit college into your busy schedule.

With campus locations in Springfield, Beavercreek and Bellefontaine, as well as our extensive offering of online classes, Clark State is just a short drive or a click away. Our students and corporate customers have chosen Clark State because of our reputation for quality and personal 1:1 attention.

Clark State offers the best selection of noncredit classes around! Take advantage of our reasonable prices and convenient times. Enjoy learning in a positive, helpful and supportive classroom environment from expert instructors.

Transfer to Antioch University Midwest

Antioch University Midwest was originally founded in 1988 as the McGregor School and is a campus of Antioch University, a private, non-profit liberal arts institution. Antioch University Midwest nurtures in its students the knowledge, skills and habits of reflection to act as lifelong learners, democratic leaders and global citizens who live lives of meaning and purpose.

Transfer to Central State University

Central State University (Wilberforce, OH) established in 1887, has for 128 years been educating students with diverse backgrounds for leadership and service to the state of Ohio, the nation, and the world. The University is Ohio’s only public Historically Black University and fosters academic excellence through a strong liberal arts foundation and majors in selected professional fields. Central State University seeks to collaborate with other educational institutions to enrich educational opportunities for students and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Transfer to Franklin University

Through a special alliance with Franklin University, graduates of technical programs (Associate of Applied Business or Associate of Applied Science degrees) at Clark State can complete a Bachelor of Science degree online with the completion of a selected number of additional bridge courses at Clark State and 40 semester hours (the equivalent of approximately 1½ years) at Franklin. All Clark State courses are referred to as Bridge courses, and all Franklin courses are referred to as Completion courses. Clark State graduates that are part of the Alliance program are able to continue using the Clark State library, computer labs and other resources while they continue their studies at Franklin University. With this program, a student completes an associate degree at Clark State in a technical area such as management, manufacturing engineering technology, physical therapist assistant, corrections or any of our other applied programs.

Transfer to The Ohio State University

Ohio State is one of the largest universities in the nation. Each year, numerous Clark State students start their bachelor’s degree at Clark State and then transfer their credits to OSU. The most common pathway is through the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree pathway.

Transfer to Ohio Dominican University

Ohio Dominican University is central Ohio's Catholic university where students connect their passion with a purpose. The Ohio Dominican community is lively, passionate and dedicated to the success of our students and the pursuit of truth, justice and peace.

Transfer to Ohio University

If you've completed an associate's degree at Clark State - or are getting ready to - and want to transfer to Ohio University, we have some good news for you! Clark State and Ohio University have partnered to provide you with a great opportunity to get your bachelor's degree by taking one more year at Clark State (at Clark State's low tuition rate) plus 12-13 online courses from Ohio University. No need to travel or relocate to get a degree from Ohio University.

Transfer to Urbana University

Clark State Community College students who successfully complete Clark State’s Associate of Applied Science or Associate of Applied Business degree requirements and otherwise meet Urbana University’s admissions requirements will be accepted into Urbana University’s School of Adult and Graduate Education in accordance with Clark State and Urbana University’s seamless articulation agreements.

Urbana University’s Bachelor of Science Completion programs are grounded in adult education theory, offer direct admission to upper division studies with block credit granted for professional courses completed as part of an applied associated degree. No challenge exams or prior knowledge validations are required. A professional license/certification in the respective discipline confirms the student’s readiness to undertake a degree completion program.

Transfer to Wright State University

Wright State University has developed articulation (transfer) agreements with Clark State. These agreements outline which courses students should take in order to complete an associate degree at Clark State and transfer into the specific major(s) indicated on the agreement.

Transfer to the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science

The Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science is dedicated to providing a sound education and learning environment for its students to help each prepare for a successful career in service to both the community and the profession.